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This Brooklyn Home’s $175K Gut Reno Was More Like an “Archeological Dig” Tours

“We spent the first month just removing everything — pulling down dated wood paneling, dropped foam board ceilings, and shag carpets from the ‘70s, pulling up layer upon layer of vinyl flooring from every corner of the house,” writes homeowner Christina Salway.

Adrienne Breaux

Apr 24, 2026

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